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Garden waste scheme

Garden waste collections in Plymouth is an optional chargeable service.

Collections run from April to November. We collect garden waste every other week.

Your garden waste collection day may not be the same as your other collections. You can always take garden waste to our recycling centres.

WarningIf you have a garden waste wheelie bin, you will receive your sticker before the season starts.

If you have been issued garden waste bags, you do not need a sticker so won't be sent one.

Garden waste bins

To request a new garden waste bin, swap your bin for a different size or arrange for the return or collection of your garden waste bin visit the grey garden bin/bag page.

Register for garden waste collections

You must have a My Plymouth account to register for garden waste collections. If you already have an account, you will need to sign in. If you do not have an account, you will be asked to create one.

Registering for garden waste should take around 10 minutes. You will be asked:

  • for your address
  • to confirm the bin details we have for your property
  • your contact details
  • debit or credit card
  • each garden waste permit costs £52 (standard rate)
  • we will provide your permit and any bins within 8 weeks from the date you registered
  • you might not be ready to use the service when it begins in April 2024

Return your bin

Take your garden waste bin to Chelson Meadow

You can book a slot to return your garden waste bin to Chelson Meadow free of charge.

Booking a slot to return your garden waste bin should take around 5 minutes. You will be asked:

  • for your address
  • to confirm the bin details we have for your property
  • your contact details

Get us to collect your garden waste bin

You can arrange for us to come and collect your garden waste bin from your home address.

Booking a collection costs £10 Properties that are registered for assisted waste collections can book a collection to return their garden waste bin free of charge.

Booking a slot for us to come and collect your garden waste bin should take around 5 minutes. You will be asked:

  • for your address
  • to confirm the bin details we hold for your property
  • your contact details
  • debit or credit card (if payment is needed)

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Contact us

If you have any problems registering for garden waste contact us.